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Some of my most often used sewing tools are my pattern weights. I use them instead of pins to hold my pattern in place while I cut it out. Really, any object that has substantial weight to it can be… Read more ... 
Whenever my daughter wears a skirt to school or to the park, or really anywhere besides church, we layer shorts or leggings underneath so she can have freedom of movement without having to worry about panties showing. My favorite skirts… Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make a dress like this one in just 90 minutes. It”s a versatile short sleeved dress with a loose fit. You can cinch in the waist with a belt, or… Read more ... 
Jane fromMaiden Jane created a special memory pillow for her daughter’s friend, with a portion of a childhood school backpack as a focal point. And since the front of the backpack had a zippered pocket, the front of her… Read more ... 
Justine at Sew Country Chick made this Along Came A Spider headband for her daughter. Like many schools, her daughter’s school doesn’t allow the children to dress up in costume on Halloween, so Justine made this fun hair accessory for… Read more ... 
Christine from SewChristine shares a downloadable tutorial for making her Swag Bag. It’s a roomy tote bag big enough to hold clothes and necessities for an overnight trip. You could also use it as a beach bag or market tote. … Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a little girl’s Fancy Nancy costume, whether for Halloween or just pretend dress-up. And it IS a fancy costume, with rows and rows of ruffles on the skirt. It uses a… Read more ... 
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
gives some tips for teaching people how to use their sewing machine. (That’s right, in addition to the blog and her book and her … Read more ... 
Does hemming a knit fabric get you down? Hate those wavy hems? A twin needle
may be the answer. Deby from Sew So Easy guest blogs at The Sewing Loft with a video tutorial showing how to use a twin… Read more ... 
Chelsea from Get Your Crap Together shares a free pattern for making her Pink Lemonade Romper for baby girls. It has a shirred elastic waist and ruffled sleeves. Her free pattern makes a size 6 month romper. If you need… Read more ... 
Erin from Sewbon is over at The Sewing Rabbit today with a free pattern for this faux fur ear flap hat. The fur is stylish but also warm, and those long flaps will keep your ears covered in cold winter… Read more ... 
Rachel from Imagine Gnats made cat masks for her daughters’ Halloween costumes, and she shares the pattern on her blog. It comes in two versions, and you can use the pattern in three ways: Stitch it out of felt (most… Read more ... 
The simple lines of this Whim of Trim bag by Cheryl form Sew Can Do make the trim the superstar design element. The body of the bag is made from a denim outer layer and a solid red lining. Red… Read more ... 
Kirstin at Kojo Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make a Coach-inspired diaper bag. She made it for her sister, who wanted a diaper bag that had classic styling and looked more like a purse, but still had all… Read more ... 
This Double Skein Yarn Bag by Niki from Roonie Ranching would make an awesome gift for a knitty friend. Or for yourself, if your crafty skills include knitting or crochet. It’s a drawstring sack (easy to sew!) with the addition… Read more ... 